Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 86.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 87.0%
- Retention Rate
- 92.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $87,989
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 85.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $254/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Master | $165,486 | $185,764 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Doctoral | $162,463 | |
| Dental Residency Programs. | Certificate | $125,330 | |
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $106,935 | $360,396 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $104,192 | $124,668 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Certificate | $94,408 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $90,856 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $85,860 | $65,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master | $82,440 | $44,573 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master | $76,460 | |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master | $73,949 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $71,575 | $25,391 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $69,854 | $24,855 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,219 | $23,074 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $66,325 | $23,250 |
Outcomes Overview
Case Western graduates enter the workforce with strong earning potential, with median salaries reaching $67,614 in the first year and climbing to $87,989 after ten years. The typical graduate carries $24,000 in debt with monthly payments of $254, representing just 4.6% of their first-year income. This debt-to-income ratio sits well below the concerning 10% threshold that financial experts recommend avoiding. The university's engineering and pre-med focus feeds graduates into high-paying tech companies, medical schools, and research institutions. With a 94.4% employment rate and an 85.1% loan repayment rate, Case Western demonstrates strongly strong career preparation. The financial return on investment is strong.